Mark 2:19,20 "The time will come when the bridegroom will go away and then will my disciples fast."
Why do we fast? Are we trying to gain favor with God? Are we trying to get His attention?
These are wrong reasons to fast. Are we just trying to deny ourselves something for the sake of denying ourselves? are we doing it to be seen of men?
Jesus Christ wants our full devotion and we willingly give it to Him because we are awestruck with the one who has given us life. There are many ways we can fast: denying food, pleasure, entertainment, sports,news, etc... Basically anything that can rob us of our time with God can be avoided for a given time of fasting.
If we are going to fast, don't just deny yourself something but in its place fill it with God: prayer, singing, etc... Fasting is a great avenue for disciplining yourself to trust in God, and a small way you can sacrifice your desires to Him.
Why do we fast? Are we trying to gain favor with God? Are we trying to get His attention?
These are wrong reasons to fast. Are we just trying to deny ourselves something for the sake of denying ourselves? are we doing it to be seen of men?
Jesus Christ wants our full devotion and we willingly give it to Him because we are awestruck with the one who has given us life. There are many ways we can fast: denying food, pleasure, entertainment, sports,news, etc... Basically anything that can rob us of our time with God can be avoided for a given time of fasting.
If we are going to fast, don't just deny yourself something but in its place fill it with God: prayer, singing, etc... Fasting is a great avenue for disciplining yourself to trust in God, and a small way you can sacrifice your desires to Him.
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